Comparison
Bologna or Lyon? Which to choose for a group trip
Bologna or Lyon: budget, best time and vibe side by side, to decide with your group where to go.
| Bologna | Lyon | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | 🇮🇹 Italy | 🇫🇷 France |
| Budget | €€€budget.2 | €€€budget.2 |
| Best time | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct |
| Vibe | Food & WineCulture | Food & WineCulture |
Which one?
- Pick Bologna if your group is after good food and wine and art and culture. The best time to go is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
- Pick Lyon if your group is after good food and wine and art and culture. The best time to go is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Still split? Put both in a trip on Roamie: everyone gives their points and, if needed, the wheel decides.
Bologna
Italy
Tortellini, mortadella and taverns under the porticoes, with Modena and Parma under an hour away by train for balsamic vinegar and Parmigiano. A group pasta class is a classic.
- Best time
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Budget
- €€€budget.2
Food & WineCultureFrom the guide Food trips: 6 cities to eat your way through together
Lyon
France
Often called France's food capital: traditional bouchons, the Les Halles Paul Bocuse food hall, and Beaujolais and Rhône Valley wines within day-trip range.
- Best time
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Budget
- €€€budget.2
Food & WineCultureFrom the guide Food trips: 6 cities to eat your way through together
General, indicative information: seasons, prices and conditions change, so always check before you go.